Texas Governor Abbott Designates Muslim Brotherhood and CAIR as Terrorist Organizations
Texas Governor Greg Abbott designated the Muslim Brotherhood and CAIR as foreign terrorist organizations, prohibiting their land ownership in the state.
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Overview
Texas Governor Greg Abbott officially designated the Muslim Brotherhood and the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) as foreign terrorist organizations.
This designation by Governor Abbott includes a ban on these organizations and their affiliates from purchasing or owning land within the state of Texas.
The Governor's proclamation cites the groups' alleged goals of imposing Sharia law and establishing Islam's dominance as reasons for the terrorist designation.
Specifically, CAIR, a Muslim civil rights organization, was linked to Hamas by Governor Abbott, contributing to its classification as a terrorist group.
Despite CAIR's self-description as an independent American civil rights organization focused on free speech and religious freedom, Governor Abbott's declaration stands.
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FAQ
Governor Abbott cited the groups' alleged goals of imposing Sharia law and establishing Islam's dominance as reasons for the terrorist designation of the Muslim Brotherhood and CAIR.
The designation prohibits the Muslim Brotherhood, CAIR, and their affiliates from purchasing or owning land within the state of Texas.
CAIR describes itself as an independent American civil rights organization focused on free speech and religious freedom, and denies any ties to governments or terrorist groups.
Yes, the Muslim Brotherhood Terrorist Designation Act of 2025 has been introduced in the U.S. Senate, which would require the President to designate the Muslim Brotherhood as a foreign terrorist organization and report to Congress.
Governor Abbott linked CAIR to Hamas, which contributed to CAIR's classification as a terrorist group in his proclamation.
